I tend to err on the side of hesitation, wary of attractions that claim to provide visitors with the full cultural experience in a park setting. They tend to resemble Epcot more than the place they're supposed to represent, little more than caricatures. Hilltribe villages in northern Thailand … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Like much of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a very inexpensive country for travelers. The capital city of Kuala Lumpur is a hub for most people visiting the country. You can stay in a guesthouse for under $10 USD per night and eat for even less. Tourist attractions can range in price but are generally … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Treating Myself at the Westin Buckhead
The familiar skyline of Buckhead greeted me from the window of my room at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. I was doing a "staycation" of sorts, spending a night at the hotel between two days working downtown, in order to learn more about the major renovations it had undergone recently. I've lived in … [Read more...] about Treating Myself at the Westin Buckhead
How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
I've been working as a freelance writer for the last five years, albeit not yet full time. What I've learned is that writing is, in the words of Lean In, not a ladder, but a jungle gym. There's no direct path to where you want to be, no perfect job or internship that opens doors. You make … [Read more...] about How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
What I Learned in College
My degree is a Bachelor's in Political Science from the College of Charleston, currently framed and leaned against my closet door, gathering dust since 2010. I'm frequently asked why I got that degree and by some, why I wasted my parents' money on a degree I wasn't even going to use. I sometimes … [Read more...] about What I Learned in College